The Video Show Podcast

It's taken a bit longer than expected but we finally got to episode 400! What with being busy with work and other projects, 'The Video Show' has gone on the back burner, but this episode is an absolute banger! Darren Jamieson is an experienced Marketer, film maker, podcaster and Doctor Who fan (which proves he's a lovely bloke). In this episode we discuss how he makes a podcast eve...

Dive into the exciting world of AI-powered marketing with industry visionaries Mark Harman and Laura Budd in this eye-opening video! Mark and Laura, with their extensive experience and groundbreaking insights, will walk you through practical examples, share their perspectives on the future of AI in marketing, and provide actionable tips for incorporating AI technologies into your own marketing end...

Join us for an exhilarating conversation as renowned video producer Mark Harman and accomplished music producer Michael Coltham come together to discuss the cutting-edge advancements in music production and the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In this captivating video, Mark and Michael delve deep into the future of music production and explore how AI is revolutionizing the way...

Watch all the episodes on: http://www.redbookproductions.co.uk/the-video-show Connect with Mark on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markredbook/ Welcome back to a groundbreaking episode of our video show, where technology meets creativity! In this installment of "Inside the Studio," we witness an extraordinary collaboration as Mark, our seasoned video production expert, engages in a...

Watch more episodes at: http://www.redbookproductions.co.uk/the-video-show Connect with Mark on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markredbook/ Welcome to another captivating episode of The Video Show, where acclaimed videographer and industry expert Mark Harman shares his invaluable insights into the world of video production. In this highly informative episode, Mark takes on the role of a tru...

Welcome to another captivating episode of "The Video Show"! In this inspiring instalment, host Mark sits down with the incredible Jude Price to delve into her transformative journey of Walk N Talk for Mental Health. Prepare to be inspired as Jude recounts her extraordinary feat of walking from Lands End to John O'Groats! In this episode, Mark engages in a heartfelt conversation with...

Once again I'm joined by regular guest Laura Budd from Social Butterfly Media to discuss YouTube Shorts and YouTube Premium. Two of YouTube's weaker offerings in my opinion.   Before the episode I posed 3 questions to Laura:   1. Does anyone actually watch YouTube shorts?  2. Should the videos on there be separate from my other content?  3. Is worth my time posting on YouTube S...

I've always secretly wanted to work with a personal stylist. But now the cat is out of the bag I thought it would be really useful to talk to Elaine Evans a personal stylist about how people can use her skills to gain more confidence on camera. I thought a lot of it would be down to make up and some ideas on colours to wear, but Elaine can give you an idea on how your hairstyle, the cut of you...

Once again I'm joined by regular guest Laura Budd from Social Butterfly Media to discuss TikTok and work out how to use it for your business.    TikTok is a great tool for getting your message across in a short space of time and in an entertaining way, so I posed Laura 3 questions:    1. How do you know what’s trending  2. How do you get ahead of the trends?  3. What...

A few weeks ago I was sent a link offering AI voiceovers for my videos. After listening to the examples I thought that there is a big difference between AI voiceovers and the professional voiceover artists that I know.    So I rounded up 4 of them and started an argument.   Is AI voiceover a good thing? Is it going to replace humans? Or will it just replace the voiceover artist...

A while ago I asked you to ask me your questions that you have about video, and thank you to everyone who came back with a question. In this episode I cover podcasting on a budget, podcast set up ideas, video kit ideas, live streaming platforms and questions about microphones.   A right mix of different questions!   You can watch this episode and many more over on my website: http:/...

Once again I'm joined by friend of the show and social media expert Laura Budd.  Laura works a lot on Instagram Reels and TikTok, creating all sorts of content that helps businesses create engaging content across a variety of platforms. In this episode she shares her Top 3 tips for Instagram.  You can follow Laura on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-budd-1b957a119/ On Ins...

In this episode I'm joined by former BBC presenter Rob Smith.  Rob worked as a presenter at the BBC for almost 20 years, and working in radio before that. I wanted to talk to him about his career and his lessons in dealing with live broadcasts, and how to cope with the pressure of being live with a person talking in your ear. And what the HELL do you do when something goes wrong? You can conn...

Hello you! Happy New Year! As we start 2023 I'm joined by Nell Op De Beek a franchisee of Action Coach, public speaker and all round good egg. I wanted to talk to Nell about how she advises her clients to use video, how she uses it herself, and how public speaking can help your videos, especially your presentation skills on camera.  Nell holds the record for being the only person to invite he...

In the final Christmas special of 2022, I'm joined by Social Butterfly Media's Laura Budd as we discuss all of the John Lewis ads from 2013 to 2021. There have been some great Christmas ads from the King of Christmas ads over the years so it was great fun to watch them back and talk about how they worked so well.    You can connect with me on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ma...

I've worked with Cameron Harris on and off for around 5 years. But during the first and second lockdowns in 2020 I was talking to Cameron every single day. We were creating wall to wall content to help his business keep running and attract new customers during the pandemic.  It's been really interesting talking to Cameron about how these videos changed how his business worked, from a gym in t...

I met Dan Farrell at the ICAP Conference, and during my interview with him as soon as I heard the words 'film school' I knew I needed Dan to come onto The Video Show as a guest.  Dan runs Sparks Film and Media which is a film school for children ages 5-18. They put together extra-curricular classes for kids to create their own films and hone their skills to become film makers.  It's a su...

A lot of what I do involves creating videos that are specifically for, or are repurposed for social media. So it made sense to talk about how best to create social media ads with an expert. So I enlisted the help of Rob Kearsey from RMK Marketing. In this episode we discuss Rob's career in radio, the best place to create social media ads, and what could improve from various platforms.  You ca...

In the second episode of our Christmas series I'm once again joined by Laura Budd from Social Butterfly Media to discuss the John Lewis Advert for 2022. It's an absolutely fantastic ad that really cuts deep. We look into what makes it work, and the work John Lewis are doing behind the scenes to help their charity partners.  You can watch the full episode over on my website:https://www.redbook...

I love talking to other people who compliment what I do as a video producer, whether it's photographers, editors or today's guest a motion graphics designer. Steven Mills is one of the directors at Traphic Agency. They're graphics and motion graphics designers specialising in animated videos. And I wanted to discuss the process of making animated videos and how businesses can create great animated...

In this first episode of a Christmas Mini-Series of The Video Show I'm joined by friend of the show (best friend?) Laura Budd from Social Butterfly Media. We're both huge lovers of Christmas, and get very excited when October turns into November (yes I know it's early) In this first episode we discuss the history of Christmas adverts, why they're something people look forward to and look at the fi...

Nikki has had a very similar experience to me when it comes to setting up a video production company. We both did film at University and both were told 'you need more experience'. So I wanted to discuss how Nikki set up her business and what her future plans are.  Connect with Nikki on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikita-dean-hart-5b3098175/ NDH Productions website: https://ndhproduc...

In this episode I'm joined by my friend Laura Budd, social media expert who has just gone freelance and set up her own business 'Social Butterfly Media'. We discuss how she's getting on with her new role, the role of Instagram and TikTok in the world of video and our upcoming short film 'The Moustache Murders'. Email Laura: laura.socialbutterflymedia@gmail.com Connect with Laura on Linkedin: https...

Roslyn Wood runs Roslyn jewellery in Kent. She creates regular videos for her TikTok and Instagram reels, and I wanted to know how she comes up with ideas for content. Does she just shoot every single thing she does, or does she plan it out more? I rarely make videos about products, but TikTok and Instagram are so visual that 'how it's made' videos do really well.  You can connect with Roslyn...

I got chatting to Chris Wade who's currently sending his short film 'Wuurm' to a bunch of film festivals (and it's performing really well!) After watching the film I wanted to find out how the film was made, the effects that went into it and how Chris wrote, funded and marketed the film.  Connect with Chris Wade: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-wade-aa112644/ Dog Brain Videos: https://www.d...